Hey all!!

Thought it would be nice to have a thread for everyone whose having surgery in April!

My sleeve is booked in for 12th April!..

Currently feeling really excited a tad nervous!

Look forward to getting to know everyone!

Shelley x

8 minutes ago, Goldengirl321 said:

Yes they are the best “bang for your buck” in terms of nutrition etc that taste good. I found the best price on them at BJ’s -good luck with your liver shrinking I’ll be starting mine 4/5

Thank you. We have a BJs near by. I'm going to start with a bottle or two from WalMart.

Thanks again.

Makes sense!

19 hours ago, Robin 2.0 said:

Mine is scheduled for April 5th! I am on the pre-op Milk diet day 2. Having caffeine withdrawal headache ☹️. Having my surgery in Vancouver, WA. Good luck to everyone!

I am having bypass on April 5th, 12 days and counting! We have got this!

20 hours ago, Robin 2.0 said:

Mine is scheduled for April 5th! I am on the pre-op Milk diet day 2. Having caffeine withdrawal headache ☹️. Having my surgery in Vancouver, WA. Good luck to everyone!

I'm in Kent County Delaware and, yes today is my 2nd day of liquids and feel like a Mack truck is hitting me in my head. have bad headache and I'm most certain its from caffeine withdraw.

On 3/18/2022 at 12:00 AM, MissNicole said:

I'm in Michigan as well. Where are you located?

I had surgery on March 5th, and I'm located in Ann Arbor.

Hi, Kimmy: Congrats on your date...and good luck! [emoji3515] I won't get a date until my stress test is complete. Stress test is next Tuesday 3/29.
Just to make things 'interesting,' my husband is having hernia repair on 4/7...he injured himself lifting rocks in our yard. I'm hoping for a surgery date of 4/11 so he has 4 days to 'recover.' I'm going to start the liquid diet on Wednesday the 30th. Because of my hiatal hernia, I still don't know if I am sleeve or RNY. [emoji2368]

Sorry to hear about your husband's upcoming surgery. I had hernia surgery about 8 years ago now and because of the mesh they used, the surgeon thinks the sleeve is probably the best choice for me.

My sleeve is slated for 04/06/2022 and today (03/23/2022) starting the liquid diet phase.

My sleeve surgery is also on the 6th but liquid phase is only 3 days before surgery for my surgeon's patients. I do start 1000 calorie diet on Monday though. How goes the liquid diet so far?

10 hours ago, Ralph1974 said:

I grew up in Inkster but I am in Newaygo now (Up North).

I grew up in Grand Rapids and camped in the Newaygo area often as a kid. Live in Livonia now.

Finally got my surgery date for April 26 after a long grueling almost 2 year process. So excited for this new journey!

surgery: bypass

surgeon: Dr. Inman (Indianapolis)

14 hours ago, Mariann812 said:

In anticipation of and hoping for a 4/11-ish surgery date (week of Spring Break), i'm going to start the Liver Reduction Diet next Wednesday, 3/30...the day after my stress test.

Can anyone recommend an approved Protein Shake that doesn't taste disgusting? I cannot stand the taste of Premier chocolate.

Thanks in advance. PS: I am typically very easy going about how things taste, but I do not like the taste of Premier.

I like premier but I hate the chocolate flavor, it is so gross, the strawberries and cream and vanilla are the least sweet tasting and the caramel, chocolate peanut butter, banana, cookies & cream, birthday cake and chocolate mint are very sweet tasting. I hope this helps

I’m using the App for this question so if it ends up in the wrong place, I’ll do it over in a bit.
Odd question…but…I am probably having RNY (or sleeve) with Dr Pilati in Cary NC.
Here’s the question…it’s convoluted and long. Sorry.
The pre-procedure testing is extensive and I have only have the stress test to do on 3/29.
I have a large hiatal hernia diagnosed a week ago. Half of my stomach is in my chest which explains the worsening shortness of breath I’ve been experiencing. EKG normal.
I have all the markers for CIGNA to approve my surgery: BMI, HBP, high A1C, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea.
We know the hernia will be repaired during surgery. We KNOW there will be a surgery at least to repair the hernia.
WHY the stress test is my question? Does the diagnosis of the hernia preclude the need for a stress test?
I will not be able to do 7 minutes on the treadmill at an increasing speed and incline because I cannot breathe enough with the hernia. I’ve done 2 stress tests about 20 and 15 years ago when I was 100 lbs lighter (I was a long distance runner). THEY were Duffy in top shape.
I want to ask my surgeon we have to do it but don’t want him to think I’m being a pain in the butt.
Opinions/experience on need for stress test in this scenario?
Thanks in advance.

I finally got a surgery date of 4/6 after having my 12/24 surgery date rescheduled due to Covid. I am nervous but excited! How about you guys?

I’m using the App for this question so if it ends up in the wrong place, I’ll do it over in a bit.
Odd question…but…I am probably having RNY (or sleeve) with Dr Pilati in Cary NC.
Here’s the question…it’s convoluted and long. Sorry.
The pre-procedure testing is extensive and I have only have the stress test to do on 3/29.
I have a large hiatal hernia diagnosed a week ago. Half of my stomach is in my chest which explains the worsening shortness of breath I’ve been experiencing. EKG normal.
I have all the markers for CIGNA to approve my surgery: BMI, HBP, high A1C, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea.
We know the hernia will be repaired during surgery. We KNOW there will be a surgery at least to repair the hernia.
WHY the stress test is my question? Does the diagnosis of the hernia preclude the need for a stress test?
I will not be able to do 7 minutes on the treadmill at an increasing speed and incline because I cannot breathe enough with the hernia. I’ve done 2 stress tests about 20 and 15 years ago when I was 100 lbs lighter (I was a long distance runner). THEY were Duffy in top shape.
I want to ask my surgeon we have to do it but don’t want him to think I’m being a pain in the butt.
Opinions/experience on need for stress test in this scenario?
Thanks in advance.

My hubby had to have a stress test before his surgery due to his age they said, he was 61. He had hip replacement surgery. They did a chemical stress test, no treadmill. I am sure they will do the same for you. Just ask.

1 hour ago, jenniferever said:

I finally got a surgery date of 4/6 after having my 12/24 surgery date rescheduled due to Covid. I am nervous but excited! How about you guys?

Congrats! Very exciting. I’m scheduled for a sleeve 4/19!

Golden girl since we are scheduled the same day, I have questions. My preop mtg with dietary snd surgeon is scheduled the first week in April. I finished all my required visits in Oct last year but have been waiting for surgery due to Covid. I am nervous because I haven’t really lost much weight since then. I know I will need to go strict diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery but anyone else who has not lost a lot of weight preop in their own??? I feel like I should’ve done better.